University Of Nevada Reno

University Of Nevada Reno

Lecturer I-IV, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor, Mining Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus · Full-time

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About the role

  • The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering (MME) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Mining Engineering.
  • We welcome applicants from across the mining industry, including mining operations and consulting firms.
  • We encourage the following candidates to apply:

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mining engineering, ensuring that students develop both strong theoretical foundations and practical, industry-relevant skills.
  • Mentor and advise students to support their career readiness and professional growth.
  • Build strong connections between the department and the mining industry through guest lectures, site-based projects, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Support departmental outreach, workforce training, and applied research partnerships.
  • Support the department's strategic initiatives, including program development, accreditation, and community outreach.
  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  • We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Requirements

  • Lecturer (I-IV): A master's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
  • The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire.
  • Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Nice to have

  • Ten or more years of progressive industry experience in mining, with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management.
  • Relevant experience may include aggregate and quarry mining or surface and underground mining operations.
  • A Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Evidence of leadership, mentoring, or workforce development within the mining sector.
  • Active engagement in professional organizations such as SME, NSSGA, or similar organizations.
  • Experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or industry professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect classroom instruction with real-world mining practices.
  • Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates)

Compensation

  • To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.
  • E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Benefits

  • Perks of working at UNR
  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
  • Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability - Faculty Benefits
  • The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.

Company info

  • The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
  • Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."
  • Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home
  • The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.
  • Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
  • Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification.
  • The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."
  • Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus.
  • The University is home
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